Routine inspection·May 27, 2026

On May 27, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Crystal Ali conducted an unannounced annual random inspection. The LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry by the Licensee. The Licensee guided the LPA on a tour of the home. Upon entry to the facility, the LPA observe 6 children in care (including 1 infant), 1 assistant, and licensee. This is a large family childcare home. All adults that live in the home and work for the daycare have an approved background check clearance through Guardian. The operational childcare hours are Monday through Sunday from 5:00am to 12:00am. LPA observed LIC 9040 to be current. There are 16 children enrolled. Staffing Ratio and Capacity: This is a two-story family home. There is a den, dining room, living room, kitchen, four bedrooms, three bathrooms, laundry area, backyard and garage. The off-limits areas are the upstairs (three bedrooms and two bathrooms), kitchen, laundry area, and garage. There are no bodies of water on premises. Per the Licensee, there is no smoking and no weapons on the premises. Physical Plant: The home was inspected inside and out for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, heating and ventilation, inaccessibility to poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and hazardous items that can pose a danger to children. The daycare areas (the whole downstairs) are the den, dining room, living room, kitchen, bathroom, and backyard. Parents provide diapers and wipes for infants. Licensee states if parents cannot provide them then she does. There are no window cords in the home. There are one dog. Licensee states vaccination are current. LPA observed their vaccination record. Licensee states the dog does not interact with the children. Licensee utilizes her cell phone for day care business. There are age-appropriate toys and equipment on the premises. Napping: Children are provided napping when needed in the living room and infant room. LPA observed cots, portable mattresses and crib (3). Licensee states she provides napping materials and cleans napping materials weekly unless they are sick or have an accident then they are washed immediately. Ill children are isolated in the infant room with cot until parents pick up the child. LPA observed children napping. Transportation: The licensee does provide transportation. Licensee states only her and her adult son transport the children on field trips with parents’ approval. LPA observed permission slips in child files. LPA observed valid driver’s license, a car insurance, and car registration. Kitchen: The kitchen is off-limits by safety gates on both sides. Knives are kept in the top cabinet in first cabinet to the left of the refrigerator, inaccessible to children. Licensee states there are no children on medication. Licensee states no children with food allergies. LPA observed lunch time. Cleaning supplies and chemicals are kept under the sink inaccessible to children (safety latched). Licensee does provide food and water for children. License is enrolled in the food program. Licensee is in the KidKare food program, last inspected 4/15/26. Fire Extinguisher: The required fire extinguisher (2A10BC) is reading in green and is located on the wall next to infant room. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were found to be in compliance per fire marshal standards. Licensee states the last time fire marshal came was when she moved to this location in 2021. Fire and Disaster drills are conducted at least every six-months, the last fire drill on record is 5/13/26 at 3:19pm and earthquake drill 1/29/26 at 3:15pm. The First Aid kit included a temperature thermometer, tweezer, scissors, gauzes, and cleansing pads/solution was observed to be complete and inaccessible (safety latch) to children kitchen cabinet with the knives. Bathroom: The daycare bathroom is located near the garage door. The bathroom is first door to the left. It has 1 sink, 1 toilet, and a tub/shower. Bathroom is clean and in good repair. Outdoor Space Activity: The outdoor area is the backyard. Backyard was inspected for safety and hazardous items. The left and right side of the home is off-limits and has metal gate separating it from the rest of the yard. Inside the off limit area is the emergency and disaster kits. LPA observed spider webs in some areas. Licensee cleared the areas immediately. Licensee informed LPA that the outside of home gets sprayed monthly for insects. Records/Documentation: LPA reviewed with facility representative the LIC 126, records to be maintained at the facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and parent board. Licensee was able to provide a valid Pediatric CPR/First Aid training, expired 2/8/27. Child Care Provider Mandated Reporter Training Certificate has been completed expires 6/16/27. Employee records (3) are complete. Children’s records files are in compliance. At 11:45am, LPA reminded Licensee to keep safe sleep logs for up to three years. Licensee stated she has the older logs but can’t find them. LPA did observe other past infant logs from January 2026. Licensee had all the required posted documents: Facility License (LIC 203A, Notice of Parent's Rights Poster (PUB 394), Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610A), and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC 9148). Criminal Record Clearance - Family Child Care Homes Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a licensed Family Child Care Home. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. Safe Sleep - Family Child Care Homes LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . MyChildCarePlan.org – Family Child Care Homes Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. Megan’s Law - Family Child Care Homes During the exit interview, the Licensee, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. No deficiencies cited in accordance with Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and/or Health & Safety codes. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Elba Aranda.